It may no cover just the two kitchens.  

I considered SFH where I'd rent out all the rooms and keep one to myself, but this seems risky since I'll realistically be away for months at a time and couldn't manage the unit/other tenants.Then I came across some listings that appear to be hotel rooms for sale, with basically the facilities I need (a bed, toilet, kitchen), a price point I can handle (270-500k$, I'd do 20% down), and fairly high HOAs (~1500$/m?).

The small leaking pipe in the kitchen is likely a water supply line and a plumber can fix it.

One bedroom still needs a kitchen, bathroom, seperate electrical panels, seperate HVAC.

A lot of people can swing the 6% on a permanent basis, but not in years 1 and 2 when they have to buy all the "accessories" that come with a new home, like the new furniture, the redone kitchen, landscaping the yard, bla bla bla.By frontloading the monthly savings into year 1, poof, we've created a furniture budget. 

Use the equity in our current home to build a kitchen in the basement and convert said home to a duplex.

Note: would be using 50k to pay off my debt at closing.Plan a: Buy into a 1.2m retirement home style 18 unit property (18 doors, 5 bathrooms, commercial kitchen, etc) with $200k. 

Tailoring renovations to these demographics can maximize appeal and marketability.Comparative Analysis with Surrounding Zip Codes43613 and 43615: These areas, with higher median incomes, might offer opportunities for higher-end flips but may also face stronger competition and higher property costs.43606 and 43608: While the potential exists, these zip codes may not experience the same level of market appreciation as 43620, which could affect profit margins.Strategic RecommendationsInvestment Focus in 43620Cost-Effective Renovations: Focus on upgrades that enhance fundamental property values, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels and improvements in curb appeal.

They can't consider the size of bedrooms, the kitchen layout, the view from the front window, or the five dogs barking all day long next door.

Needs a roof, siding, basement, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, etc.